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Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Raider, a charismatic and resilient Coonhound with a unique charm, is ready for adoption at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society.  WNKY
  • The Bowling Green Fire Department was authorized to hire 15 new recruits to enhance operational effectiveness.  WBKO
  • Glory Baby Ministry and Hosparus Health hosted a gathering to support families affected by pregnancy and infant loss, lighting over 60 candles in memory.  WNKY
  • Blockbusters at the Ballpark offers a free family-friendly movie screening at Bowling Green Ballpark on October 19th.  WNKY

CRIME NEWS

  • A man in Bowling Green was charged with arson and criminal mischief after admitting to setting a hotel bed on fire.  WNKY

CULTURE NEWS

  • Ashlee Wilson will represent Ramsey Theatre Company as Miss Lynch in 'Grease' during Community Day at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center.  WNKY
  • Dr. Tiffany Momon gave a presentation at the Kentucky Museum on Black craftspeople's contributions, as part of the America 250 campaign.  WNKY

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lisa Genova, neuroscientist and author, discusses the nuances of human memory and the normalcy of forgetting in her keynote at the Presidential Speaker Series.  College Heights Herald

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Bowling Green expects frosty mornings with temperatures in the 30s, warming up to mid-70s by the weekend under dry conditions.  WBKO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bowling Green mayoral candidates Todd Alcott and Patti Minter debated their visions for the city's growth, housing, and infrastructure, with discussions on disaster response and discrimination policies ahead of the November election.  WKYU-FM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival - Family Fun and Community Spirit

    Experience an exciting day filled with kids' activities, live music, local food, and cultural celebrations at the annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Bowling Green Anime-Fest 2024

    Experience a vibrant celebration of anime culture and collectibles at the Bowling Green Anime-Fest, set in the scenic National Corvette Museum.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • DIVAS Book Club Meeting

    Join the DIVAS Book Club to explore themes in 'The Silent Patient' and select the next book, 'Everything I Never Told You.'

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Ethiopian Cooking Class at SoKY Marketplace

    Experience a hands-on Ethiopian cooking class where you can learn to prepare traditional dishes while enjoying a social atmosphere.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • SCCA Time Trial Nationals - An Exciting Racing Competition

    Experience thrilling on-track competition over three days, complete with multiple scoring opportunities, a participant party, and a concluding podium ceremony.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • WKU Symphony's 10th Annual Halloween Concert

    Experience a captivating evening of symphonic music featuring iconic pieces from Hermann's 'Music from Psycho', Shchedrin's 'Carmen Suite excerpts', and Mahler's Symphony No. 2.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Pup-kin 5k Run/Walk

    Experience a family-friendly spooky race featuring bouncy houses, pumpkin-flavored treats, and costume contests at Michael O Buchanon Park.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • WKU Soccer vs. Sam Houston: Mental Health Awareness Game

    Experience the final regular season game of the Hilltopper Soccer team while highlighting the importance of mental health with the community.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • WKU Volleyball vs. New Mexico State Aggies

    Experience an exciting women's volleyball matchup between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the New Mexico State Aggies at the E.A. Diddle Arena.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • bg26.2 Marathon and Half Marathon

    Experience a thrilling marathon and half marathon event to support Multiple Sclerosis research, featuring a Boston Marathon qualifying course through historic Bowling Green.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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